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Kanon · 2011-04-13, 05:10

Spoiler for episode 2:

Last Sinner · 2011-04-13, 10:50

I felt pain hearing that OP. S1 themes inspire mass sing-alongs in my parts and everyone present loves to hear them. I can't see that happening with the S2 themes. I get the connection due to the source material, but it's just...it feels so un-Kaiji. At least some edgy in-episode pieces have appeared especially that one with carefully restrained strings just past the halfway mark when Kaiji started to lose his cool. Episode ending shows how damn good that narrator is. He owned that episode so hard.

LuckyCat · 2011-04-13, 12:08

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Originally Posted by Last Sinner

I felt pain hearing that OP. S1 themes inspire mass sing-alongs in my parts and everyone present loves to hear them. I can't see that happening with the S2 themes.

The piece in question here is "Chase the Light!" by Fear, and Loathing in Las Vegas. While I agree it definitely had a different flavor than S1 (it reminded me a lot of the ED for Akagi), personally I enjoy that energy as it's a good contrast to the manga which is often so dark.

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Originally Posted by Last Sinner

Episode ending shows how damn good that narrator is. He owned that episode so hard.

Yeah, it's funny because there's narration in the manga as well, but it's no where the same as having Tachiki belt out the words.

Gooral · 2011-04-13, 13:00

Episode 2

Another 20 minutes flew by in a blink of an eye. There are only few anime that can interest me and absorb me this much. I'm sucked into the story and forget about the real world. Seriously, a true masterpiece.

Spoiler for ep. 2:

And yeah, narrator rocks.

Archon_Wing · 2011-04-13, 13:58

Interesting episode. A frequent mistake of people is to gamble at stakes too high. When they fear losing and can't afford it, there's no way they can play rationally. Kaiji broke down frequently against the nasties. But there is sometimes a problem with playing too low; your game is not brought up to par and you will be too lazy.

The fear here is that if Kaiji really wants to bring his senses in, or he's just regain the thrill of gambling. If it's the later, then well, that's the path of a compulsive gambler and that never ends well.

But despite the flaws in his thinking, Kaiji has matured somewhat since season 1, hopefully he can hold on before he falls completely in the abyss.

ars89 · 2011-04-13, 14:06

Spoiler for ep 2:

totoum · 2011-04-15, 16:54

The "zawa" this season is creeping the hell out of me,they wouldn't be out of place in a show like Shiki.

Anyway,nice first 2 episodes,let's see how kaiji gets himself out this mess.

Chrono Helix · 2011-04-17, 05:52

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Originally Posted by Last Sinner

The other thing that I was a bit disappointed in was how they said 'zawa-zawa'. In Season 1, the way they said it was so utterly saturated with tension and could drill right through your skull. The ones in this episode were...almost flat? It just didn't have the effect it did before.

The way they were saying zawa zawa made me think of how they were saying onomatopeia in the 3rd season of Zetsubou Sensei.

LuckyCat · 2011-04-19, 20:37

Well, in episode 3 we get yet some more people doing the zawas; they must be pretty popular to the Japanese fans.

Oh and finally Kaiji wins,

Spoiler for Episode 3:

Things only get better from here on out. I wonder if we'll see you-know-who's son next week.

Kanon · 2011-04-21, 08:05

Spoiler for episode 3:

Peanutbutter · 2011-04-21, 10:14

Spoiler for Ep 3:

ars89 · 2011-04-21, 13:27

Spoiler for ep 3:

Gooral · 2011-04-21, 14:17

Spoiler for ep. 3:

Archon_Wing · 2011-04-21, 14:38

lol fucked. Great hope spot and tense moments, but I still felt it was dragging in some places, which made me inclined to fast forward. But maybe that was because I wanted to see what's going on.

eiyuu99 · 2011-04-21, 16:37

Spoiler for for ep. 3:

Archon_Wing · 2011-04-21, 16:56

They are definitely finding a way to gang up on him, but if you think about it Kaiji had already lost before he started.

Sometimes it's not about what you do in this situation, but how to prevent it from happening. He was already tricked into spending and borrowing on the snacks and now he really, really wants to get that one shot out of this hole. But aiming for stuff like that is just a fool's delusion.

Farplaner · 2011-04-21, 22:21

They just have to have the "Kaiji girl" after the episode say PA-CHIN-KO like that, didn't they...? >_>

(To people who don't get it... take away the PA from the word)

Gooral · 2011-04-22, 00:29

To people who still don't get it - chinko = penis. I wonder who came up with the idea of hiring this girl? Anyway, good one :].

Archon_Wing · 2011-04-22, 03:26

Dear god, zawa zawa indeed.

karumofin · 2011-04-22, 06:24

hmm, this dice game seems to be utterly boring in comparison to what we got in season 1... I hope it gets better.

2011-04-13, 05:10	Link #61
Kanon Kana Hanazawa ♥ Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: France Age: 37	Spoiler for episode 2: The presence of a narrator adds so much intensity to this series. The ending of the episode was awesome. "Kaiji awakens!! Win or lose, he'll bet three thousand! Three thousand!! THREE THOUSAND!!!" I'm surprised Kaiji didn't complain about the seat arrangement... it's no good that the Foreman is surrounded by his sidekicks. __________________

2011-04-13, 10:50	Link #62
Last Sinner You're Hot, Cupcake Join Date: Aug 2008 Age: 42	I felt pain hearing that OP. S1 themes inspire mass sing-alongs in my parts and everyone present loves to hear them. I can't see that happening with the S2 themes. I get the connection due to the source material, but it's just...it feels so un-Kaiji. At least some edgy in-episode pieces have appeared especially that one with carefully restrained strings just past the halfway mark when Kaiji started to lose his cool. Episode ending shows how damn good that narrator is. He owned that episode so hard. __________________

2011-04-13, 13:00	Link #64
Gooral Banned Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: The town where Copernicus was born. Age: 38	Episode 2 Another 20 minutes flew by in a blink of an eye. There are only few anime that can interest me and absorb me this much. I'm sucked into the story and forget about the real world. Seriously, a true masterpiece. Spoiler for ep. 2: As for the content itself, I wonder how Kaiji's first game will end. I wouldn't be surprised if he lost quite a bit of money and increase his debt. And yeah, narrator rocks.

2011-04-13, 14:06	Link #66
ars89 One-Eyed Dragon Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: NJ, USA	Spoiler for ep 2: OP rocks. Like how the game is a variation of cee-lo, haven't played that in a while. yes the Narrator is back! Typical Kaiji fashion, takes him a loss to get going. __________________ My Anime List

2011-04-15, 16:54	Link #67
totoum Me at work Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Dublin, Ireland Age: 36	The "zawa" this season is creeping the hell out of me,they wouldn't be out of place in a show like Shiki. Anyway,nice first 2 episodes,let's see how kaiji gets himself out this mess. __________________

2011-04-19, 20:37	Link #69
LuckyCat Wise Kitty Cat Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: San Diego, CA	Well, in episode 3 we get yet some more people doing the zawas; they must be pretty popular to the Japanese fans. Oh and finally Kaiji wins, Spoiler for Episode 3: But it's so hard watching the build up to him losing again. Actually, now that I think about it, this is his lowest point financially in the franchise. Things only get better from here on out. I wonder if we'll see you-know-who's son next week.

2011-04-21, 08:05	Link #70
Kanon Kana Hanazawa ♥ Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: France Age: 37	Spoiler for episode 3: Right when Kaiji thinks he managed to climb out of debt, he slips and falls down even deeper... It wasn't really his fault there though. There was nothing he could do to avoid this result. My only complaint so far is that the soundtrack is too discreet. No pieces has stood out thus far. I barely even notice the BGM. __________________

2011-04-21, 10:14	Link #71
Peanutbutter Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007	Spoiler for Ep 3: Really....how's he gonna get out of this debt in debt? Maybe he won't, ever.

2011-04-21, 13:27	Link #72
ars89 One-Eyed Dragon Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: NJ, USA	Spoiler for ep 3: The zawas were in full effect, they are definitely more creepier than last season imo. Just when Kaiji was able to win it all gets taken away from him in the next roll. Don't see how he's going to get out of it this time. I agree with Kanon i haven't noticed the bgm either. This is one of the few shows that i never notice where the time goes, it just zooms by in a good way. __________________ My Anime List

2011-04-21, 14:17	Link #73
Gooral Banned Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: The town where Copernicus was born. Age: 38	Spoiler for ep. 3: I'm thinking that they've cheated and have some kind of electromagnet or some other cheat. Chances for BOTH of them to have a better tale than Kaiji were really, really low. I just can't believe this supervisor would be so confident in defeating others when most of the winning depended on luck (like 80%) and cash. Also it's been stated that in a pinch supervisor always somehow manages to go around. And since he's not from Volcan he must be cheating.

2011-04-21, 16:37	Link #75
eiyuu99 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008	Spoiler for for ep. 3: I'm guessing the supervisor is cheating and his lackeys are helping.

2011-04-21, 22:21	Link #77
Farplaner Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007	They just have to have the "Kaiji girl" after the episode say PA-CHIN-KO like that, didn't they...? >_> (To people who don't get it... take away the PA from the word)

2011-04-22, 00:29	Link #78
Gooral Banned Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: The town where Copernicus was born. Age: 38	To people who still don't get it - chinko = penis. I wonder who came up with the idea of hiring this girl? Anyway, good one :].

2011-04-22, 06:24	Link #80
karumofin Senior Member Join Date: May 2006	hmm, this dice game seems to be utterly boring in comparison to what we got in season 1... I hope it gets better.